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FD53 EPK

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 105,535 miles on the clock, averaging 3,373 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 EPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,373

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-96,902
Average per year3,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 EPK 60k72k83k94k106k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,535 miles
PASS
Mileage202,437 miles
Since last MOT+15,803 miles
PASS
Mileage186,634 miles
Since last MOT+14,764 miles
PASS
Mileage171,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
PASS
Mileage163,799 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage157,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage152,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage146,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage139,462 miles
Since last MOT+16,570 miles
PASS
Mileage122,892 miles
Since last MOT+30,316 miles
PASS
Mileage92,576 miles
Since last MOT+15,421 miles
PASS
Mileage77,155 miles
Since last MOT+16,720 miles
PASS
Mileage60,435 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 EPK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 EPK

What car is FD53 EPK?

FD53 EPK is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 EPK?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 EPK was 105,535 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 EPK passed its MOT?

FD53 EPK has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2020.

Is FD53 EPK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 EPK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FD53 EPK?

FD53 EPK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.